Notes in Pneumonia

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Published	10/08/2024	Pneumonia can be seen as {{c1::consolidation}} on a chest xray
Published	10/08/2024	Viral Causes of Pneumonia  • {{c1::Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)}} ( most common viral cause )• {{c1::Parainfluenza}} virus • {{c1::Influe…
Published	10/08/2024	A {{c1::chest xray}} is the investigation of choice for diagnosing pneumonia. not routinely required, but can be useful if there is diagnostic…
Published	10/08/2024	Pneumonia Presentation• Cough: {{c1::wet}} & {{c1::productive}}• High {{c1::fever (> 38.5oC)}}• Breathing & circulation: {{c2::Increased WO…
Published	10/08/2024	These signs can indicate sepsis secondary to pneumonia: • {{c1::Tachypnoea}} • {{c1::Tachycardia}} • {{c1::Hypoxia}} • {…
Published	10/08/2024	The characteristic chest signs of pneumonia are:• {{c1::Bronchial}} breath sounds (harsh breath sounds, equally loud on inspiration &am…
Published	10/08/2024	Bacterial Causes of Pneumonia • {{c1::Streptococcus pneumoniae}} (most common)• {{c1::Group A strep}}• {{c1::Group B strep}} in pre-vaccinated in…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations for Pneumonia  Bedside: 3{{c1::VitalsSputum cultureThroat swabs for cultures & viral PCR}}Bloods: 5{{c1::FBCU&ELFTsBl…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of PneumoniaMake sure patient is vitally stable: {{c1::give supplemental O2, antipyretics and analgesia if needed}}{{c1::Amoxicillin}}&nbsp…
Published	10/08/2024	Tests for Recurrent Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Tests• {{c1::Chest xray}}: structural abnormality in chest or scarring from infections.• S…
Published	10/08/2024	Common viral causes of LRTIs: 3{{c1::RSVParainfluenzaInfluenza}}
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